It's Conference Time! Craig, Katie and I have spent the past few days attending the annual conference of the Ontario Camps Association. The conference is held at the perfect time for us. In February at Centauri Arts Camp, we begin to build our summer season. This includes hiring new staff, reviewing camp policies, meeting with [...]
Previous Centauri Arts Camp Campers: Call for Submissions! We are creating a souvenir magazine at the moment to celebrate our 20th summer season, and we're looking for articles of between 200 and 400 words! If you would like to contribute, then we need to hear from you now! Perhaps you could tell the story of [...]
A couple of weeks ago a parent who was dropping his teenager at the Arts Academy said to me, "You know, I have absolutely no idea what you do in a creative writing class". So... this blog is for all those who eagerly support their son's or daughter's passion for writing, but really have no [...]
My Ten Best Reads of 2013 This blog entry is for every camper, Arts Academy participant, staff member or parent who loves to read. Here are my 'ten best reads' of 2013... send me yours, and I'll post them! Just a minor caveat before starting the list: nothing I recommend here has lengthy content that [...]
Summer Camp Fairs and Expos are a terrific opportunity to meet with Centauri Summer Arts Camp staff, and to learn more about our Arts Camp programs. We look forward to meeting with families and campers, and answer any of the questions you may have about Camp. Centauri Arts Camp is exhibiting at the following Summer [...]
2014 Program Registration Opens on 16th November for returning campers. How to Register for Summer 2014... Registration for all Returning Families and Siblings: All returning campers and their siblings can book from 10am onwards! Some programs fill quickly, so booking as close as possible to 10am is the best way to be sure of space on your [...]
As Registration Day approaches, here are some important dates to keep in mind: Thursday 7th November: The 2014 Centauri Arts Camp Website goes LIVE TODAY! Browse our exciting new program selections and make your choices for next summer! Sunday 10th November: Information Sessions: 1pm: Information Session for New and Prospective Families. See photos, meet the [...]
Next summer will be Centauri Summer Arts Camp's TWENTIETH season! As a result, we'll be planning a number of very special opportunities and events, not only for alumni and staff, but for our current camper population too. One exciting plan already in place is to bring back one of our original camp programs - The [...]
A Journal of the Centauri International Writer's Tour to Scotland, August 2013 by Julie. Friday 23 August We arrived in Edinburgh after an uneventful flight, and transferred by coach to our hostel, where we stored our bags for the day before setting out immediately on a sightseeing adventure! We walked through the new part of [...]
The majority of our campers use the afternoon arts workshop time to expand their interest in the arts and try out new activities. In session three, 17 campers decided that instead of afternoon workshops they would join the LIT program. Our Leaders in Training take workshops that help them develop certain skill sets, in session [...]